March 2012 New Products

SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, holds a trade show every year in Las Vegas for industry folks, where dealers and sellers meet and media guys like us sneak in to snap pics of upcoming products. Some are early prototypes, some are available now. Here are a few of our favorites.

Warn VR8000-SWhat they say: The VR8000-S winch features Warn’s new Spydura synthetic-rope combined with a ballistic nylon sleeve that provides extra rope protection against wear, and a polished aluminum hawse fairlead. The VR line is competitively priced, assembled in the USA with components sourced worldwide, and held to the strict standards of all Warn winches. Information: Warn Ind.
503.722.1200, www.warn.com.

ARB JK Rear Bumper What they say: Modular rear bumper with optional swing-out tire carrier. Pieces can be purchased separately. Features include integrated Hi-Lift jacking points and reinforced tow points. Fits a 37-inch tire or larger. Integrated into the OE door so you don’t have to open a second carrier gate, and has a gas-assisted gate with locking pin to keep the door open if on an angle. Available powdercoated satin black or can be color-matched and painted over the powdercoat. Information: ARB 4x4 Accessories
800.761.8158, www.arbusa.com.

Bruiser Diesel Jeep ConversionWhat they say: Bruiser Conversions is setting a new standard in power for Jeep JKs with the Cummins 4BT turbodiesel engine swap. Jeep enthusiasts can now boast improved performance in torque, fuel economy, and fuel capability with the cool factor of a diesel engine. In fact, the 4BT engine is capable of producing 400 lb-ft of torque at 1,700 rpm and gets 26 to 30 mpg.Information: Bruiser Conversions
727.709.0239, www.dieselbruiser.com.

Dana Crate AxlesWhat they say: Dana, OEM manufacturer of axles, gears, and driveline components, has launched the Dana Crate Axle product offering to the independent aftermarket. This means new genuine Dana crate axles direct from the factory. Plans are to sell through a select network of established axle dealers such as Currie and Dynatrac. Models from Dana 30 through Dana 80 are being considered with width, gearing, steering, and price criteria to be market driven. Information: Dana Holding Corp.www.dana.com.

MSD Atomic EFIWhat they say: The Atomic EFI is the easiest and best-performing throttle body electronic fuel injection system available. It requires only eight connections and a single fuel line—with no PC programming necessary. It can be installed by anyone with access to basic tools and a 4x4 with a four-barrel carb.Information: MSD Ignition
915.857.5200, www.msdperformance.com.

AEV Brute Double CabWhat they say: The AEV Brute Double Cab is a four-door body and separate composite box pickup truck conversion for JK Wranglers. AEV starts with a four-door JK Wrangler and stretches the chassis 23 inches for a final wheelbase of 139 inches. The overall vehicle length stands at 216 inches, a total increase of 30 inches, with a small frame extension at the rear to accommodate the pickup bed. The interior dimensions of the Brute Double Cab’s truck bed are 61 inches long by 60 inches wide. Information: American Expedition Vehicles
248.926.0256, www.aev-conversions.com.

Daystar Cam CanWhat they say: The Cam Can locking system is a convenient and safe way to transport up to 5 gallons of fuel or water in multiple 2.5-gallon cans made in the USA of rotational molded Paxton 7000 series polyurethane resin, providing protection from harmful UV rays and drops that can cause leaks. Mounts are available for the center of a Jeep and Toyota spare tires as well as universal mounts for garages, trucks, trailers, and UTVs.Information: Daystar
800.595.7659, www.daystarweb.com.

Nemesis Odyssey Bumpers/FendersWhat they say: The Odyssey fenders for Jeep JKs are made of formed aluminum for light weight while adding 2 inches of width for tire coverage. The Odyssey front bumper has a steel frame with an aluminum skin to easily store a winch or set of off-road lights without bogging down the stock V-6 engine. Information: Nemesis Ind.
855.974.2440, www.nem-ind.com.